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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.17, 1,339.55 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.17, 1,339.55 and 243.95 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.17 : 1,339.55 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.17/1,339.55 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.17x = 1,339.55 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.17x = 326,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,782.00/893.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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