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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.07, 1,336.77 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.07, 1,336.77 and 343.10 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.07 : 1,336.77 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.07/1,336.77 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.07x = 1,336.77 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.07x = 458,649.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,649.13/891.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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