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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.62, 1,345.28 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.62, 1,345.28 and 349.19 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.62 : 1,345.28 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.62/1,345.28 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.62x = 1,345.28 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.62x = 469,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,758.32/896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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