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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,333.97 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,333.97 and 341.96 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,333.97 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,333.97 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,333.97 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 456,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,164.38/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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