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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.46, 1,339 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.46, 1,339 and 276.14 is: 414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.46 : 1,339 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.46/1,339 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.46x = 1,339 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.46x = 369,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,751.46/892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.31

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