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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.19, 1,340.25 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.19, 1,340.25 and 345.36 is: 518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.19 : 1,340.25 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.19/1,340.25 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.19x = 1,340.25 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.19x = 462,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,872.47/893.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.22

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