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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.76, 1,339.19 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.76, 1,339.19 and 276.89 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.76 : 1,339.19 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.76/1,339.19 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.76x = 1,339.19 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.76x = 370,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,800.24/892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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