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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.18, 1,341.04 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.18, 1,341.04 and 277.77 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.18 : 1,341.04 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.18/1,341.04 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.18x = 1,341.04 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.18x = 372,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,500.68/894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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