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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.18, 1,335.60 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.18, 1,335.60 and 342.90 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.18 : 1,335.60 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.18/1,335.60 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.18x = 1,335.60 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.18x = 457,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,977.24/891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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