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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.51, 1,345.11 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.51, 1,345.11 and 348.74 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.51 : 1,345.11 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.51/1,345.11 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.51x = 1,345.11 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.51x = 469,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,086.94/896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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