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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.24, 1,334.34 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.24, 1,334.34 and 342.14 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.24 : 1,334.34 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.24/1,334.34 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.24x = 1,334.34 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.24x = 456,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,535.71/890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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