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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.89, 1,336.88 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.89, 1,336.88 and 343.23 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.89 : 1,336.88 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.89/1,336.88 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.89x = 1,336.88 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.89x = 458,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,857.32/890.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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