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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.93, 1,331.90 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.93, 1,331.90 and 340.05 is: 510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.93 : 1,331.90 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.93/1,331.90 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.93x = 1,331.90 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.93x = 452,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,912.60/887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.08

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