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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,335.94 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,335.94 and 274.22 is: 411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,335.94 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,335.94 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,335.94 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 366,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,333.42/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.37

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