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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.64, 1,337.40 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.64, 1,337.40 and 343.78 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.64 : 1,337.40 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.64/1,337.40 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.64x = 1,337.40 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.64x = 459,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,771.37/891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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