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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.02, 1,334.04 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.02, 1,334.04 and 341.92 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.02 : 1,334.04 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.02/1,334.04 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.02x = 1,334.04 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.02x = 456,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,134.96/890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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