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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.78, 1,339.17 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.78, 1,339.17 and 243.61 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.78 : 1,339.17 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.78/1,339.17 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.78x = 1,339.17 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.78x = 326,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,235.20/892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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