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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,339.22 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,339.22 and 243.74 is: 365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,339.22 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,339.22 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,339.22 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 326,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,421.48/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.57

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