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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,341.26 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,341.26 and 346.46 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,341.26 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,341.26 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,341.26 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 464,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,684.50/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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