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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.99, 1,336.43 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.99, 1,336.43 and 274.64 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.99 : 1,336.43 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.99/1,336.43 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.99x = 1,336.43 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.99x = 367,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,029.08/890.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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