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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,340.82 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,340.82 and 345.89 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,340.82 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,340.82 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,340.82 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 463,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,779.58/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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