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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.95, 1,339.61 and 345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.95, 1,339.61 and 345.29 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.95 : 1,339.61 = 345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.95/1,339.61 = 345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.95x = 1,339.61 × 345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.95x = 462,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,552.19/892.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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