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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,333.68 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,333.68 and 341.70 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,333.68 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,333.68 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,333.68 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 455,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,718.46/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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