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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,337.99 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,337.99 and 242.78 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,337.99 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,337.99 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,337.99 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 324,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,837.21/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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