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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.77, 1,335.84 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.77, 1,335.84 and 343.14 is: 514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.77 : 1,335.84 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.77/1,335.84 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.77x = 1,335.84 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.77x = 458,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,373.46/890.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.58

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