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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341.60 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341.60 and 381.04 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341.60 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341.60 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341.60 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 511,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,203.26/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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