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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.02, 1,343.72 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.02, 1,343.72 and 348.46 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.02 : 1,343.72 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.02/1,343.72 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.02x = 1,343.72 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.02x = 468,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,230.18/896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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