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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.35, 1,345.08 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.35, 1,345.08 and 348.52 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.35 : 1,345.08 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.35/1,345.08 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.35x = 1,345.08 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.35x = 468,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,787.28/896.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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