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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.56, 1,345.07 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.56, 1,345.07 and 348.57 is: 522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.56 : 1,345.07 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.56/1,345.07 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.56x = 1,345.07 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.56x = 468,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,851.92/896.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.95

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