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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.09, 1,332.43 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.09, 1,332.43 and 340.97 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.09 : 1,332.43 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.09/1,332.43 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.09x = 1,332.43 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.09x = 454,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,310.29/889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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