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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.74, 1,337.35 and 343.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.74, 1,337.35 and 343.79 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.74 : 1,337.35 = 343.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.74/1,337.35 = 343.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.74x = 1,337.35 × 343.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.74x = 459,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,765.67/891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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