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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,341.25 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,341.25 and 277.76 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,341.25 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,341.25 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,341.25 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 372,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,538.20/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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