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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.92, 1,332.06 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.92, 1,332.06 and 340.12 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.92 : 1,332.06 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.92/1,332.06 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.92x = 1,332.06 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.92x = 453,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,060.25/887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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