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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,345.65 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,345.65 and 349.84 is: 524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,345.65 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,345.65 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,345.65 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 470,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,762.20/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.37

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