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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.97, 1,335.06 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.97, 1,335.06 and 342.63 is: 513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.97 : 1,335.06 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.97/1,335.06 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.97x = 1,335.06 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.97x = 457,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,431.61/889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.99

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