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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,338.19 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,338.19 and 275.79 is: 413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,338.19 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,338.19 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,338.19 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 369,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,059.42/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.70

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