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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,342.06 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,342.06 and 347.04 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,342.06 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,342.06 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,342.06 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 465,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,748.50/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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