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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,339.36 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,339.36 and 243.83 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,339.36 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,339.36 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,339.36 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 326,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,568.84/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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