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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.75, 1,341.47 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.75, 1,341.47 and 339.36 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.75 : 1,341.47 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.75/1,341.47 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.75x = 1,341.47 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.75x = 455,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,239.56/894.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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