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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.75, 1,334.52 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.75, 1,334.52 and 341.55 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.75 : 1,334.52 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.75/1,334.52 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.75x = 1,334.52 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.75x = 455,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,798.63/889.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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