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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,345.10 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,345.10 and 348.65 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,345.10 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,345.10 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,345.10 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 468,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,964.85/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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