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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,341.31 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,341.31 and 346.23 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,341.31 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,341.31 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,341.31 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 464,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,401.76/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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