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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.79, 1,335.29 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.79, 1,335.29 and 341.82 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.79 : 1,335.29 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.79/1,335.29 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.79x = 1,335.29 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.79x = 456,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,427.12/889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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