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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.22, 1,336.76 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.22, 1,336.76 and 274.94 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.22 : 1,336.76 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.22/1,336.76 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.22x = 1,336.76 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.22x = 367,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,528.79/891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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