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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.55, 1,344.90 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.55, 1,344.90 and 348.59 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.55 : 1,344.90 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.55/1,344.90 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.55x = 1,344.90 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.55x = 468,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,811.97/896.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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