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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.00, 1,332.99 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.00, 1,332.99 and 272.52 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.00 : 1,332.99 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.00/1,332.99 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.00x = 1,332.99 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.00x = 363,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,266.43/889.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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