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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,340.31 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,340.31 and 346.12 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,340.31 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,340.31 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,340.31 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 463,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,908.10/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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