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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.80, 1,341.37 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.80, 1,341.37 and 346.87 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.80 : 1,341.37 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.80/1,341.37 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.80x = 1,341.37 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.80x = 465,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,281.01/894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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