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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,344.64 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,344.64 and 348.54 is: 522.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,344.64 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,344.64 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,344.64 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 468,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,660.83/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.94

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