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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,344.51 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,344.51 and 341.19 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,344.51 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,344.51 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,344.51 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 458,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,730.07/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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