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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.66, 1,341.22 and 347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.66, 1,341.22 and 347.23 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.66 : 1,341.22 = 347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.66/1,341.22 = 347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.66x = 1,341.22 × 347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.66x = 465,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,711.82/894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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