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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.66, 1,344.21 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.66, 1,344.21 and 349.23 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.66 : 1,344.21 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.66/1,344.21 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.66x = 1,344.21 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.66x = 469,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,438.46/896.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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