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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.19, 1,341.27 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.19, 1,341.27 and 374.44 is: 561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.19 : 1,341.27 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.19/1,341.27 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.19x = 1,341.27 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.19x = 502,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,225.14/894.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.65

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