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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.85, 1,334.97 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.85, 1,334.97 and 273.64 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.85 : 1,334.97 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.85/1,334.97 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.85x = 1,334.97 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.85x = 365,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,301.19/889.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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