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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.80, 1,336.10 and 342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.80, 1,336.10 and 342.97 is: 514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.80 : 1,336.10 = 342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.80/1,336.10 = 342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.80x = 1,336.10 × 342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.80x = 458,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,237.16/890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.41

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