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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,341.22 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,341.22 and 347.24 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,341.22 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,341.22 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,341.22 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 465,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,725.23/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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