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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.01, 1,333.53 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.01, 1,333.53 and 341.25 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.01 : 1,333.53 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.01/1,333.53 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.01x = 1,333.53 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.01x = 455,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,067.11/889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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