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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.48, 1,338.06 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.48, 1,338.06 and 275.83 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.48 : 1,338.06 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.48/1,338.06 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.48x = 1,338.06 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.48x = 369,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,077.09/892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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