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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,336.59 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,336.59 and 343.02 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,336.59 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,336.59 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,336.59 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 458,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,477.10/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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