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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,341.66 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,341.66 and 381 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,341.66 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,341.66 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,341.66 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 511,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,172.46/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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