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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,341.51 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,341.51 and 277.98 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,341.51 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,341.51 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,341.51 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 372,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,915.99/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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