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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.97, 1,341.18 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.97, 1,341.18 and 346.11 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.97 : 1,341.18 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.97/1,341.18 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.97x = 1,341.18 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.97x = 464,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,195.81/893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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