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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,344.69 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,344.69 and 348.80 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,344.69 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,344.69 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,344.69 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 469,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,027.87/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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