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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.23, 1,340.04 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.23, 1,340.04 and 276.92 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.23 : 1,340.04 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.23/1,340.04 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.23x = 1,340.04 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.23x = 371,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,086.53/893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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