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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.91, 1,334.84 and 273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.91, 1,334.84 and 273.61 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.91 : 1,334.84 = 273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.91/1,334.84 = 273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.91x = 1,334.84 × 273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.91x = 365,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,222.92/889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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