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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,334.73 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,334.73 and 342.40 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,334.73 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,334.73 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,334.73 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 457,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,011.55/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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