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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.09, 1,341.41 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.09, 1,341.41 and 346.08 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.09 : 1,341.41 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.09/1,341.41 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.09x = 1,341.41 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.09x = 464,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,233.44/894.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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