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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.88, 1,334.61 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.88, 1,334.61 and 341.91 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.88 : 1,334.61 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.88/1,334.61 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.88x = 1,334.61 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.88x = 456,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,316.51/889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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