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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,337.64 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,337.64 and 343.92 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.76 : 1,337.64 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.76/1,337.64 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.76x = 1,337.64 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.76x = 460,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,041.15/891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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