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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.76, 1,339.00 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.76, 1,339.00 and 315.63 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.76 : 1,339.00 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.76/1,339.00 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.76x = 1,339.00 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.76x = 422,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,627.78/892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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