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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.95, 1,335.94 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.95, 1,335.94 and 274.49 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.95 : 1,335.94 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.95/1,335.94 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.95x = 1,335.94 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.95x = 366,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,701.36/890.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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