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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.77, 1,334.72 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.77, 1,334.72 and 240.51 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.77 : 1,334.72 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.77/1,334.72 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.77x = 1,334.72 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.77x = 321,013.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,013.51/889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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