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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,339.20 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,339.20 and 243.54 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,339.20 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,339.20 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,339.20 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 326,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,148.77/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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