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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.62, 1,337.08 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.62, 1,337.08 and 343.46 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.62 : 1,337.08 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.62/1,337.08 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.62x = 1,337.08 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.62x = 459,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,230.07/891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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