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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.82, 1,339.07 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.82, 1,339.07 and 276.44 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.82 : 1,339.07 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.82/1,339.07 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.82x = 1,339.07 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.82x = 370,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,164.43/892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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