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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.83, 1,342.26 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.83, 1,342.26 and 347.13 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.83 : 1,342.26 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.83/1,342.26 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.83x = 1,342.26 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.83x = 465,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,938.71/894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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