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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.83, 1,338.25 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.83, 1,338.25 and 344.04 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.83 : 1,338.25 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.83/1,338.25 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.83x = 1,338.25 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.83x = 460,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,411.53/891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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