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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.65, 1,341.39 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.65, 1,341.39 and 346.38 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.65 : 1,341.39 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.65/1,341.39 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.65x = 1,341.39 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.65x = 464,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,626.94/894.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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