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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,333.08 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,333.08 and 272.56 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,333.08 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,333.08 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,333.08 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 363,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,344.28/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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