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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.25, 1,334.49 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.25, 1,334.49 and 341.43 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.25 : 1,334.49 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.25/1,334.49 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.25x = 1,334.49 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.25x = 455,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,634.92/889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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