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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.97, 1,340.69 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.97, 1,340.69 and 346.02 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.97 : 1,340.69 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.97/1,340.69 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.97x = 1,340.69 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.97x = 463,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,905.12/893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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