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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.96, 1,345.52 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.96, 1,345.52 and 349.18 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.96 : 1,345.52 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.96/1,345.52 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.96x = 1,345.52 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.96x = 469,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,828.67/896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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