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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.98, 1,336.65 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.98, 1,336.65 and 343.42 is: 515.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.98 : 1,336.65 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.98/1,336.65 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.98x = 1,336.65 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.98x = 459,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,032.34/890.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.20

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