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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.34, 1,335.65 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.34, 1,335.65 and 274.04 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.34 : 1,335.65 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.34/1,335.65 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.34x = 1,335.65 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.34x = 366,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,025.21/890.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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