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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.01, 1,337.06 and 343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.01, 1,337.06 and 343.57 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.01 : 1,337.06 = 343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.01/1,337.06 = 343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.01x = 1,337.06 × 343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.01x = 459,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,371.99/891.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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