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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,339.15 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,339.15 and 276.44 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,339.15 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,339.15 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,339.15 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 370,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,194.63/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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