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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,342.32 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,342.32 and 347.06 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,342.32 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,342.32 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,342.32 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 465,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,865.58/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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