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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,337.90 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,337.90 and 344.04 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,337.90 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,337.90 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,337.90 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 460,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,291.12/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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