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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.93, 1,344.64 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.93, 1,344.64 and 349.50 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.93 : 1,344.64 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.93/1,344.64 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.93x = 1,344.64 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.93x = 469,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,944.08/896.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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