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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.14, 1,333.29 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.14, 1,333.29 and 340.92 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.14 : 1,333.29 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.14/1,333.29 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.14x = 1,333.29 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.14x = 454,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,545.23/889.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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