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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.45, 1,333.96 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.45, 1,333.96 and 272.81 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.45 : 1,333.96 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.45/1,333.96 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.45x = 1,333.96 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.45x = 363,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,917.63/889.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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