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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341 and 286 is: 429

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 383,526
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,526/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429

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