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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.06, 1,337.68 and 343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.06, 1,337.68 and 343.87 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.06 : 1,337.68 = 343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.06/1,337.68 = 343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.06x = 1,337.68 × 343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.06x = 459,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,988.02/892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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