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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,341.68 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,341.68 and 374.32 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,341.68 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,341.68 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,341.68 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 502,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,212.43/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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