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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.12, 1,344.26 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.12, 1,344.26 and 348.44 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.12 : 1,344.26 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.12/1,344.26 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.12x = 1,344.26 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.12x = 468,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,393.95/896.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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