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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.82, 1,333.90 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.82, 1,333.90 and 341.58 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.82 : 1,333.90 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.82/1,333.90 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.82x = 1,333.90 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.82x = 455,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,633.56/889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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