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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.01, 1,335.99 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.01, 1,335.99 and 342.84 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.01 : 1,335.99 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.01/1,335.99 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.01x = 1,335.99 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.01x = 458,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,030.81/891.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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