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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.35, 1,341.23 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.35, 1,341.23 and 346.25 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.35 : 1,341.23 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.35/1,341.23 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.35x = 1,341.23 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.35x = 464,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,402.51/894.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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