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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,336.30 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,336.30 and 342.90 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,336.30 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,336.30 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,336.30 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 458,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,216.41/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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