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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,338.67 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,338.67 and 276.33 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,338.67 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,338.67 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,338.67 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 369,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,914.68/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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