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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,333.86 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,333.86 and 341.32 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,333.86 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,333.86 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,333.86 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 455,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,273.10/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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