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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.93, 1,335.08 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.93, 1,335.08 and 342.27 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.93 : 1,335.08 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.93/1,335.08 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.93x = 1,335.08 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.93x = 456,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,958.69/889.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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