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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,341.60 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,341.60 and 346.60 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,341.60 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,341.60 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,341.60 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 464,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,998.56/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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