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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,344.55 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,344.55 and 348.70 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,344.55 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,344.55 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,344.55 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 468,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,844.59/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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