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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.82, 1,339.27 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.82, 1,339.27 and 243.56 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.82 : 1,339.27 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.82/1,339.27 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.82x = 1,339.27 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.82x = 326,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,195.34/892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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