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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.14, 1,343.94 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.14, 1,343.94 and 348.20 is: 522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.14 : 1,343.94 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.14/1,343.94 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.14x = 1,343.94 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.14x = 467,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,959.91/896.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.20

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