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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.55, 1,337.87 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.55, 1,337.87 and 344.17 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.55 : 1,337.87 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.55/1,337.87 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.55x = 1,337.87 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.55x = 460,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,454.72/891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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