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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.71, 1,341.68 and 346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.71, 1,341.68 and 346.57 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.71 : 1,341.68 = 346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.71/1,341.68 = 346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.71x = 1,341.68 × 346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.71x = 464,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,989.23/894.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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