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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,340.81 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,340.81 and 346.02 is: 519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,340.81 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,340.81 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,340.81 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 463,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,947.08/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.05

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