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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.09, 1,333.50 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.09, 1,333.50 and 341.53 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.09 : 1,333.50 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.09/1,333.50 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.09x = 1,333.50 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.09x = 455,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,434.44/889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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