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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,339.56 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,339.56 and 345.61 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,339.56 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,339.56 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,339.56 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 462,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,965.33/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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