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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.05, 1,339.53 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.05, 1,339.53 and 243.79 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.05 : 1,339.53 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.05/1,339.53 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.05x = 1,339.53 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.05x = 326,564.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,564.02/893.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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