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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,336.80 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,336.80 and 343.10 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,336.80 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,336.80 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,336.80 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 458,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,656.08/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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