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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.39, 1,335.72 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.39, 1,335.72 and 274.15 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.39 : 1,335.72 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.39/1,335.72 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.39x = 1,335.72 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.39x = 366,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,182.93/890.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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