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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.07, 1,333.52 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.07, 1,333.52 and 341.10 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.07 : 1,333.52 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.07/1,333.52 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.07x = 1,333.52 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.07x = 454,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,864.52/889.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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