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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,337.99 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,337.99 and 275.64 is: 413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,337.99 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,337.99 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,337.99 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 368,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,796.18/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.45

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