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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.66, 1,339.88 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.66, 1,339.88 and 374 is: 560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.66 : 1,339.88 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.66/1,339.88 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.66x = 1,339.88 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.66x = 501,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,115.12/893.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.74

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