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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.22, 1,339.41 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.22, 1,339.41 and 345.27 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.22 : 1,339.41 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.22/1,339.41 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.22x = 1,339.41 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.22x = 462,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,458.09/893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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