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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,335.76 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,335.76 and 343.12 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,335.76 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,335.76 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,335.76 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 458,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,325.97/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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