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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.71, 1,334.63 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.71, 1,334.63 and 273.37 is: 410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.71 : 1,334.63 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.71/1,334.63 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.71x = 1,334.63 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.71x = 364,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,847.80/889.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.07

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