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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,336.72 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,336.72 and 274.83 is: 412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,336.72 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,336.72 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,336.72 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 367,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,376.11/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.26

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