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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.57, 1,335.69 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.57, 1,335.69 and 274.19 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.57 : 1,335.69 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.57/1,335.69 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.57x = 1,335.69 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.57x = 366,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,226.16/890.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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