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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.55, 1,334.50 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.55, 1,334.50 and 341.69 is: 512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.55 : 1,334.50 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.55/1,334.50 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.55x = 1,334.50 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.55x = 455,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,989.50/889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.61

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