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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.18, 1,339.99 and 345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.18, 1,339.99 and 345.42 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.18 : 1,339.99 = 345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.18/1,339.99 = 345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.18x = 1,339.99 × 345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.18x = 462,859.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,859.35/893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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