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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.07, 1,339.59 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.07, 1,339.59 and 243.78 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.07 : 1,339.59 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.07/1,339.59 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.07x = 1,339.59 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.07x = 326,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,565.25/893.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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