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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.32, 1,343.94 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.32, 1,343.94 and 348.22 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.32 : 1,343.94 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.32/1,343.94 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.32x = 1,343.94 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.32x = 467,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,986.79/896.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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