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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.60, 1,339.02 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.60, 1,339.02 and 276.19 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.60 : 1,339.02 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.60/1,339.02 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.60x = 1,339.02 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.60x = 369,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,817.24/892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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