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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.06, 1,336.32 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.06, 1,336.32 and 274.62 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.06 : 1,336.32 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.06/1,336.32 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.06x = 1,336.32 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.06x = 366,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,980.20/891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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