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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,335.12 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,335.12 and 273.71 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,335.12 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,335.12 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,335.12 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 365,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,427.65/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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