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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.75, 1,344.60 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.75, 1,344.60 and 348.29 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.75 : 1,344.60 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.75/1,344.60 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.75x = 1,344.60 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.75x = 468,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,303.14/896.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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