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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,340.94 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,340.94 and 346.26 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.23 : 1,340.94 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.23/1,340.94 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.23x = 1,340.94 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.23x = 464,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,313.88/894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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