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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.51, 1,341.90 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.51, 1,341.90 and 339.19 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.51 : 1,341.90 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.51/1,341.90 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.51x = 1,341.90 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.51x = 455,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,155.71/894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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