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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,342.34 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,342.34 and 347.08 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,342.34 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,342.34 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,342.34 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 465,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,899.37/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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