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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,334.21 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,334.21 and 342.05 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,334.21 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,334.21 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,334.21 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 456,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,358.15/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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