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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.67, 1,335.96 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.67, 1,335.96 and 274.32 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.67 : 1,335.96 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.67/1,335.96 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.67x = 1,335.96 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.67x = 366,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,480.55/890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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