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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,345.65 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,345.65 and 349.44 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,345.65 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,345.65 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,345.65 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 470,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,223.94/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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