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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,341.21 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,341.21 and 245.03 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,341.21 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,341.21 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,341.21 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 328,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,636.69/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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