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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.03, 1,339.79 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.03, 1,339.79 and 276.75 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.03 : 1,339.79 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.03/1,339.79 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.03x = 1,339.79 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.03x = 370,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,785.50/893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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