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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,342.66 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,342.66 and 346.98 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,342.66 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,342.66 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,342.66 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 465,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,876.17/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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