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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,334.64 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,334.64 and 342.48 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,334.64 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,334.64 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,334.64 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 457,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,087.51/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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