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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.92, 1,344.48 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.92, 1,344.48 and 341.24 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.92 : 1,344.48 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.92/1,344.48 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.92x = 1,344.48 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.92x = 458,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,790.36/896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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