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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.32, 1,333.06 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.32, 1,333.06 and 341.16 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.32 : 1,333.06 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.32/1,333.06 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.32x = 1,333.06 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.32x = 454,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,786.75/889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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