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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,339.49 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,339.49 and 345.44 is: 517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,339.49 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,339.49 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,339.49 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 462,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,717.64/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.96

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