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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,334.82 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,334.82 and 342.38 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,334.82 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,334.82 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,334.82 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 457,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,015.67/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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