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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,340.95 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,340.95 and 346.20 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,340.95 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,340.95 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,340.95 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 464,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,236.02/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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