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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.66, 1,339.72 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.66, 1,339.72 and 346.23 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.66 : 1,339.72 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.66/1,339.72 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.66x = 1,339.72 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.66x = 463,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,850.39/893.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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