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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.07, 1,337.88 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.07, 1,337.88 and 275.47 is: 413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.07 : 1,337.88 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.07/1,337.88 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.07x = 1,337.88 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.07x = 368,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,545.80/892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.14

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