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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,340.99 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,340.99 and 244.69 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,340.99 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,340.99 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,340.99 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 328,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,123.18/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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