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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,340.99 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,340.99 and 346.31 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,340.99 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,340.99 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,340.99 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 464,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,391.11/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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