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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.61, 1,334.60 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.61, 1,334.60 and 273.35 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.61 : 1,334.60 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.61/1,334.60 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.61x = 1,334.60 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.61x = 364,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,804.87/889.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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