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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.53, 1,334.34 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.53, 1,334.34 and 341.52 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.53 : 1,334.34 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.53/1,334.34 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.53x = 1,334.34 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.53x = 455,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,703.80/889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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