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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.18, 1,340.25 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.18, 1,340.25 and 346.08 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.18 : 1,340.25 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.18/1,340.25 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.18x = 1,340.25 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.18x = 463,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,833.72/894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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