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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.84, 1,334.69 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.84, 1,334.69 and 273.55 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.84 : 1,334.69 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.84/1,334.69 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.84x = 1,334.69 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.84x = 365,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,104.45/889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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