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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,340.82 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,340.82 and 277.44 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,340.82 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,340.82 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,340.82 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 371,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,997.10/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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