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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,344.84 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,344.84 and 349.08 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.74 : 1,344.84 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.74/1,344.84 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.74x = 1,344.84 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.74x = 469,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,450.40/896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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