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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,342.29 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,342.29 and 346.92 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,342.29 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,342.29 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,342.29 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 465,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,667.25/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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