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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.78, 1,340.42 and 345.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.78, 1,340.42 and 345.65 is: 518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.78 : 1,340.42 = 345.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.78/1,340.42 = 345.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.78x = 1,340.42 × 345.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.78x = 463,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,314.44/893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.38

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