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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,345.26 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,345.26 and 349.14 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,345.26 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,345.26 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,345.26 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 469,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,684.08/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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