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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.72, 1,345.24 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.72, 1,345.24 and 348.92 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.72 : 1,345.24 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.72/1,345.24 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.72x = 1,345.24 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.72x = 469,381.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,381.14/896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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