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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,341.18 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,341.18 and 346.22 is: 519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,341.18 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,341.18 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,341.18 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 464,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,341.61/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.35

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