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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,340.82 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,340.82 and 346.38 is: 519.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,340.82 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,340.82 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,340.82 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 464,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,433.23/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.01

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