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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,336.12 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,336.12 and 343.20 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,336.12 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,336.12 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,336.12 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 458,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,555.86/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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