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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.45, 1,340.90 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.45, 1,340.90 and 347.01 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.45 : 1,340.90 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.45/1,340.90 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.45x = 1,340.90 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.45x = 465,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,305.71/894.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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