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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.34, 1,334.97 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.34, 1,334.97 and 343.02 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.34 : 1,334.97 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.34/1,334.97 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.34x = 1,334.97 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.34x = 457,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,921.41/890.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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