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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,332.75 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,332.75 and 340.65 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,332.75 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,332.75 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,332.75 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 454,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,001.29/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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