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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.02, 1,339.49 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.02, 1,339.49 and 276.73 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.02 : 1,339.49 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.02/1,339.49 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.02x = 1,339.49 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.02x = 370,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,677.07/893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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