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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.65, 1,345.60 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.65, 1,345.60 and 348.84 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.65 : 1,345.60 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.65/1,345.60 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.65x = 1,345.60 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.65x = 469,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,393.19/896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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