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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,334.84 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,334.84 and 342.07 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,334.84 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,334.84 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,334.84 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 456,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,608.72/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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