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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.13, 1,339.74 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.13, 1,339.74 and 243.84 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.13 : 1,339.74 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.13/1,339.74 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.13x = 1,339.74 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.13x = 326,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,687.23/893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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