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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,340.96 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,340.96 and 346.18 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,340.96 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,340.96 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,340.96 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 464,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,213.53/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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