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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,339.83 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,339.83 and 276.84 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,339.83 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,339.83 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,339.83 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 370,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,918.54/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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