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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.02, 1,338.24 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.02, 1,338.24 and 275.70 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.02 : 1,338.24 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.02/1,338.24 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.02x = 1,338.24 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.02x = 368,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,952.77/892.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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