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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.53, 1,335.84 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.53, 1,335.84 and 342.52 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.53 : 1,335.84 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.53/1,335.84 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.53x = 1,335.84 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.53x = 457,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,551.92/890.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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