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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,336.44 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,336.44 and 274.80 is: 412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,336.44 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,336.44 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,336.44 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 367,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,253.71/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.13

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