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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.10, 1,337.07 and 343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.10, 1,337.07 and 343.48 is: 515.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.10 : 1,337.07 = 343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.10/1,337.07 = 343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.10x = 1,337.07 × 343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.10x = 459,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,256.80/891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.38

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