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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,345.09 and 341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,345.09 and 341.31 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,345.09 = 341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,345.09 = 341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,345.09 × 341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 459,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,092.67/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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