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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,336.43 and 343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,336.43 and 343.55 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,336.43 = 343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,336.43 = 343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,336.43 × 343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 459,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,122.13/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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