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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.66, 1,338.99 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.66, 1,338.99 and 243.39 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.66 : 1,338.99 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.66/1,338.99 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.66x = 1,338.99 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.66x = 325,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,896.78/892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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