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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,341.48 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,341.48 and 339.36 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,341.48 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,341.48 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,341.48 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 455,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,244.65/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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