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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,333.90 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,333.90 and 341.32 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,333.90 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,333.90 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,333.90 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 455,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,286.75/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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