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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.84, 1,338.76 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.84, 1,338.76 and 276.37 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.84 : 1,338.76 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.84/1,338.76 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.84x = 1,338.76 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.84x = 369,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,993.10/892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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