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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.67, 1,334.50 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.67, 1,334.50 and 342.02 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.67 : 1,334.50 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.67/1,334.50 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.67x = 1,334.50 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.67x = 456,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,425.69/889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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