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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.03, 1,333.41 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.03, 1,333.41 and 341.47 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.03 : 1,333.41 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.03/1,333.41 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.03x = 1,333.41 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.03x = 455,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,319.51/889.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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