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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,344.48 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,344.48 and 348.68 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,344.48 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,344.48 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,344.48 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 468,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,793.29/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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