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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.39, 1,341.32 and 346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.39, 1,341.32 and 346.45 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.39 : 1,341.32 = 346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.39/1,341.32 = 346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.39x = 1,341.32 × 346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.39x = 464,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,700.31/894.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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