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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.31, 1,334.14 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.31, 1,334.14 and 272.91 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.31 : 1,334.14 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.31/1,334.14 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.31x = 1,334.14 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.31x = 364,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,092.11/889.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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