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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.06, 1,343.25 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.06, 1,343.25 and 348.12 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.06 : 1,343.25 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.06/1,343.25 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.06x = 1,343.25 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.06x = 467,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,612.19/896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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