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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,345.53 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,345.53 and 349.21 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,345.53 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,345.53 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,345.53 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 469,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,872.53/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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