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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.55, 1,340.07 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.55, 1,340.07 and 276.93 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.55 : 1,340.07 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.55/1,340.07 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.55x = 1,340.07 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.55x = 371,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,105.59/893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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