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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.60, 1,336.08 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.60, 1,336.08 and 274.34 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.60 : 1,336.08 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.60/1,336.08 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.60x = 1,336.08 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.60x = 366,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,533.51/890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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