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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,336.83 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,336.83 and 344.35 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,336.83 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,336.83 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,336.83 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 460,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,338.76/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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