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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,334.91 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,334.91 and 342.03 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,334.91 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,334.91 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,334.91 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 456,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,579.27/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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