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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,334.70 and 342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,334.70 and 342.09 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,334.70 = 342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,334.70 = 342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,334.70 × 342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 456,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,587.52/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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