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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,334.31 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,334.31 and 273.23 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,334.31 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,334.31 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,334.31 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 364,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,566.85/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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