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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,335.90 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,335.90 and 343.24 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,335.90 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,335.90 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,335.90 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 458,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,534.32/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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