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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.17, 1,340.67 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.17, 1,340.67 and 374.03 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.17 : 1,340.67 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.17/1,340.67 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.17x = 1,340.67 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.17x = 501,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,450.80/894.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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