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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,343.38 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,343.38 and 340.60 is: 510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.04 : 1,343.38 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.04/1,343.38 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.04x = 1,343.38 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.04x = 457,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,555.23/896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.64

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