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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.23, 1,333.85 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.23, 1,333.85 and 341.67 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.23 : 1,333.85 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.23/1,333.85 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.23x = 1,333.85 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.23x = 455,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,734.82/889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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