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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.98, 1,343.60 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.98, 1,343.60 and 347.86 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.98 : 1,343.60 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.98/1,343.60 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.98x = 1,343.60 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.98x = 467,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,376.24/895.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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