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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,336.26 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,336.26 and 274.53 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,336.26 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,336.26 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,336.26 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 366,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,837.46/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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