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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.70, 1,335.20 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.70, 1,335.20 and 334.92 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.70 : 1,335.20 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.70/1,335.20 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.70x = 1,335.20 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.70x = 447,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,185.18/889.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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