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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.99, 1,339.00 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.99, 1,339.00 and 276.53 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.99 : 1,339.00 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.99/1,339.00 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.99x = 1,339.00 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.99x = 370,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,266.28/892.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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