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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.32, 1,340.25 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.32, 1,340.25 and 345.76 is: 518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.32 : 1,340.25 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.32/1,340.25 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.32x = 1,340.25 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.32x = 463,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,404.84/893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.74

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