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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.94, 1,339.36 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.94, 1,339.36 and 243.63 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.94 : 1,339.36 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.94/1,339.36 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.94x = 1,339.36 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.94x = 326,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,308.28/892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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