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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.06, 1,339.65 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.06, 1,339.65 and 243.79 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.06 : 1,339.65 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.06/1,339.65 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.06x = 1,339.65 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.06x = 326,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,586.58/893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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