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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,341.64 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,341.64 and 347.04 is: 520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,341.64 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,341.64 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,341.64 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 465,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,602.75/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.53

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