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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,343.80 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,343.80 and 348.21 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,343.80 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,343.80 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,343.80 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 467,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,916.14/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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