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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,341.20 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,341.20 and 277.75 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,341.20 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,341.20 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,341.20 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 372,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,518.30/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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