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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.49, 1,334.78 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.49, 1,334.78 and 341.72 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.49 : 1,334.78 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.49/1,334.78 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.49x = 1,334.78 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.49x = 456,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,121.02/889.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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