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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.85, 1,344.94 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.85, 1,344.94 and 348.91 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.85 : 1,344.94 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.85/1,344.94 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.85x = 1,344.94 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.85x = 469,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,263.02/896.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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