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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.59, 1,340.96 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.59, 1,340.96 and 346.55 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.59 : 1,340.96 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.59/1,340.96 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.59x = 1,340.96 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.59x = 464,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,701.25/894.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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