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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.76, 1,348.32 and 274.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.76, 1,348.32 and 274.00 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.76 : 1,348.32 = 274.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.76/1,348.32 = 274.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.76x = 1,348.32 × 274.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.76x = 369,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,435.62/898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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