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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,341.47 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,341.47 and 278.01 is: 417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,341.47 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,341.47 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,341.47 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 372,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,942.07/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.11

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