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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.25, 1,333.81 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.25, 1,333.81 and 272.89 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.25 : 1,333.81 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.25/1,333.81 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.25x = 1,333.81 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.25x = 363,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,985.42/889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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