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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.55, 1,335.22 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.55, 1,335.22 and 342.45 is: 513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.55 : 1,335.22 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.55/1,335.22 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.55x = 1,335.22 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.55x = 457,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,245.23/890.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.44

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