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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,332.25 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,332.25 and 340.74 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,332.25 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,332.25 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,332.25 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 453,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,950.01/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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