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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,339.47 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,339.47 and 345.33 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,339.47 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,339.47 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,339.47 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 462,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,559.18/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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