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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,335.26 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,335.26 and 342.44 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,335.26 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,335.26 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,335.26 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 457,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,246.43/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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