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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,341.24 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,341.24 and 374.08 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,341.24 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,341.24 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,341.24 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 501,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,731.06/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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