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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,341 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,341 and 244.77 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,341 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,341 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,341 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 328,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,236.57/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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