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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.86, 1,340.99 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.86, 1,340.99 and 346.06 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.86 : 1,340.99 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.86/1,340.99 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.86x = 1,340.99 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.86x = 464,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,063.00/893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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