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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.83, 1,342.02 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.83, 1,342.02 and 346.73 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.83 : 1,342.02 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.83/1,342.02 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.83x = 1,342.02 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.83x = 465,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,318.59/894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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