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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,340.78 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,340.78 and 277.85 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,340.78 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,340.78 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,340.78 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 372,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,539.77/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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