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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.81, 1,336.26 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.81, 1,336.26 and 274.52 is: 411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.81 : 1,336.26 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.81/1,336.26 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.81x = 1,336.26 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.81x = 366,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,834.47/890.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.80

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