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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.42, 1,339.50 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.42, 1,339.50 and 345.14 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.42 : 1,339.50 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.42/1,339.50 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.42x = 1,339.50 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.42x = 462,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,315.03/893.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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