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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.73, 1,334.98 and 341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.73, 1,334.98 and 341.77 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.73 : 1,334.98 = 341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.73/1,334.98 = 341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.73x = 1,334.98 × 341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.73x = 456,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,255.71/889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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