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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.89, 1,339.02 and 268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.89, 1,339.02 and 268.00 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.89 : 1,339.02 = 268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.89/1,339.02 = 268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.89x = 1,339.02 × 268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.89x = 358,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,860.04/892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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