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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.86, 1,339.27 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.86, 1,339.27 and 243.60 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.86 : 1,339.27 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.86/1,339.27 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.86x = 1,339.27 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.86x = 326,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,244.95/892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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