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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,341.15 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,341.15 and 277.77 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,341.15 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,341.15 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,341.15 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 372,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531.24/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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