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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.73, 1,341.06 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.73, 1,341.06 and 346.62 is: 519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.73 : 1,341.06 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.73/1,341.06 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.73x = 1,341.06 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.73x = 464,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,838.22/894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.53

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