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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,336.66 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,336.66 and 274.63 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,336.66 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,336.66 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,336.66 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 367,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,086.94/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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