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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.67, 1,339.48 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.67, 1,339.48 and 345.30 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.67 : 1,339.48 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.67/1,339.48 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.67x = 1,339.48 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.67x = 462,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,522.44/893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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