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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,338.96 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,338.96 and 276.48 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,338.96 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,338.96 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,338.96 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 370,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,195.66/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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