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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.24, 1,333.34 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.24, 1,333.34 and 341.16 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.24 : 1,333.34 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.24/1,333.34 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.24x = 1,333.34 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.24x = 454,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,882.27/889.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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