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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,342.74 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,342.74 and 346.92 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,342.74 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,342.74 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,342.74 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 465,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,823.36/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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