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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.29, 1,335.47 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.29, 1,335.47 and 342.53 is: 513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.29 : 1,335.47 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.29/1,335.47 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.29x = 1,335.47 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.29x = 457,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,438.54/890.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.81

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