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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.07, 1,335.32 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.07, 1,335.32 and 342.32 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.07 : 1,335.32 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.07/1,335.32 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.07x = 1,335.32 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.07x = 457,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,098.35/890.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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