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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.14, 1,338.12 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.14, 1,338.12 and 275.85 is: 413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.14 : 1,338.12 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.14/1,338.12 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.14x = 1,338.12 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.14x = 369,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,120.40/892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.75

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