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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.87, 1,333.98 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.87, 1,333.98 and 341.68 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.87 : 1,333.98 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.87/1,333.98 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.87x = 1,333.98 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.87x = 455,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,794.29/889.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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