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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.07, 1,339.38 and 276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.07, 1,339.38 and 276.47 is: 414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.07 : 1,339.38 = 276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.07/1,339.38 = 276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.07x = 1,339.38 × 276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.07x = 370,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,291.69/893.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.63

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