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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,343.67 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,343.67 and 348.39 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,343.67 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,343.67 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,343.67 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 468,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,121.19/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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