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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.36, 1,335.62 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.36, 1,335.62 and 274.07 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.36 : 1,335.62 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.36/1,335.62 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.36x = 1,335.62 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.36x = 366,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,053.37/890.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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