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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.03, 1,337.91 and 344.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.03, 1,337.91 and 344.47 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.03 : 1,337.91 = 344.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.03/1,337.91 = 344.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.03x = 1,337.91 × 344.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.03x = 460,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,869.86/892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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