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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,335.34 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,335.34 and 274.09 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,335.34 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,335.34 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,335.34 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 366,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,000.00/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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