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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,334.25 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,334.25 and 341.64 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,334.25 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,334.25 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,334.25 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 455,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,833.17/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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