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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,341.26 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,341.26 and 346.05 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,341.26 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,341.26 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,341.26 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 464,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,141.29/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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