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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.26, 1,341.13 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.26, 1,341.13 and 346.32 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.26 : 1,341.13 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.26/1,341.13 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.26x = 1,341.13 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.26x = 464,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,460.14/894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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