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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.69, 1,333.05 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.69, 1,333.05 and 340.74 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.69 : 1,333.05 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.69/1,333.05 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.69x = 1,333.05 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.69x = 454,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,225.09/888.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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