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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.82, 1,334.72 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.82, 1,334.72 and 273.52 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.82 : 1,334.72 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.82/1,334.72 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.82x = 1,334.72 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.82x = 365,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,069.96/889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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