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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,340.81 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,340.81 and 346.44 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,340.81 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,340.81 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,340.81 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 464,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,510.22/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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