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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.43, 1,333.88 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.43, 1,333.88 and 341.32 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.43 : 1,333.88 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.43/1,333.88 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.43x = 1,333.88 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.43x = 455,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,273.25/889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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