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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,341.54 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,341.54 and 346.25 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,341.54 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,341.54 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,341.54 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 464,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,501.52/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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