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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.85, 1,342.34 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.85, 1,342.34 and 346.98 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.85 : 1,342.34 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.85/1,342.34 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.85x = 1,342.34 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.85x = 465,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,769.73/894.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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