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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,340.86 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,340.86 and 244.83 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,340.86 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,340.86 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,340.86 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 328,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,282.75/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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