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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.05, 1,340.97 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.05, 1,340.97 and 244.63 is: 366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.05 : 1,340.97 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.05/1,340.97 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.05x = 1,340.97 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.05x = 328,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,041.49/894.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.92

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