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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,343.70 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,343.70 and 348.66 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.04 : 1,343.70 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.04/1,343.70 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.04x = 1,343.70 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.04x = 468,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,494.44/896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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