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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,336.84 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,336.84 and 343.09 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,336.84 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,336.84 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,336.84 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 458,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,656.44/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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