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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,335.80 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,335.80 and 343.08 is: 514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,335.80 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,335.80 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,335.80 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 458,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,286.26/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.49

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