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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.43, 1,338.73 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.43, 1,338.73 and 276.13 is: 414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.43 : 1,338.73 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.43/1,338.73 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.43x = 1,338.73 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.43x = 369,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,656.97/892.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.21

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