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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,335.97 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,335.97 and 342.82 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,335.97 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,335.97 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,335.97 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 457,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,997.24/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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