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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.73, 1,338.96 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.73, 1,338.96 and 276.41 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.73 : 1,338.96 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.73/1,338.96 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.73x = 1,338.96 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.73x = 370,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,101.93/892.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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