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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,340.99 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,340.99 and 346.44 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,340.99 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,340.99 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,340.99 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 464,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,572.58/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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