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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,337.63 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,337.63 and 343.98 is: 515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,337.63 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,337.63 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,337.63 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 460,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,116.25/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.87

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