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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,341.33 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,341.33 and 277.93 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.23 : 1,341.33 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.23/1,341.33 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.23x = 1,341.33 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.23x = 372,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,798.83/894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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