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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.55, 1,336.69 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.55, 1,336.69 and 343.27 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.55 : 1,336.69 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.55/1,336.69 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.55x = 1,336.69 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.55x = 458,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,845.58/891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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