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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.85, 1,340.72 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.85, 1,340.72 and 244.54 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.85 : 1,340.72 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.85/1,340.72 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.85x = 1,340.72 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.85x = 327,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,852.97/893.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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