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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.13, 1,336.81 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.13, 1,336.81 and 343.23 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.13 : 1,336.81 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.13/1,336.81 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.13x = 1,336.81 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.13x = 458,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,833.30/891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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