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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.78, 1,336.06 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.78, 1,336.06 and 274.49 is: 411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.78 : 1,336.06 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.78/1,336.06 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.78x = 1,336.06 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.78x = 366,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,727.06/890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.69

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