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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.98, 1,332.15 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.98, 1,332.15 and 340.42 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.98 : 1,332.15 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.98/1,332.15 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.98x = 1,332.15 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.98x = 453,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,490.50/887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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