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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.19, 1,341.45 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.19, 1,341.45 and 277.75 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.19 : 1,341.45 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.19/1,341.45 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.19x = 1,341.45 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.19x = 372,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,583.69/894.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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