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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.23, 1,333.41 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.23, 1,333.41 and 272.82 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.23 : 1,333.41 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.23/1,333.41 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.23x = 1,333.41 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.23x = 363,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,780.92/889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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