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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.53, 1,344.84 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.53, 1,344.84 and 348.52 is: 522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.53 : 1,344.84 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.53/1,344.84 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.53x = 1,344.84 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.53x = 468,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,703.64/896.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.80

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