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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.57, 1,334.15 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.57, 1,334.15 and 341.50 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.57 : 1,334.15 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.57/1,334.15 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.57x = 1,334.15 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.57x = 455,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,612.23/889.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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