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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.93, 1,334.25 and 341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.93, 1,334.25 and 341.65 is: 512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.93 : 1,334.25 = 341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.93/1,334.25 = 341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.93x = 1,334.25 × 341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.93x = 455,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,846.51/889.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.23

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