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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,334.60 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,334.60 and 342.08 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,334.60 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,334.60 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,334.60 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 456,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,538.26/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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