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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.20, 1,333.80 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.20, 1,333.80 and 272.85 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.20 : 1,333.80 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.20/1,333.80 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.20x = 1,333.80 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.20x = 363,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,927.33/889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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