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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,340.90 and 345.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,340.90 and 345.99 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,340.90 = 345.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,340.90 = 345.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,340.90 × 345.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 463,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,939.82/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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