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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,334.25 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,334.25 and 341.57 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,334.25 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,334.25 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,334.25 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 455,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,733.10/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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