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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.45, 1,341.81 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.45, 1,341.81 and 347.03 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.45 : 1,341.81 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.45/1,341.81 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.45x = 1,341.81 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.45x = 465,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,641.62/894.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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