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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,334.83 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,334.83 and 274.07 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,334.83 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,334.83 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,334.83 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 365,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,836.86/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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