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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.31, 1,341.43 and 278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.31, 1,341.43 and 278.07 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.31 : 1,341.43 = 278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.31/1,341.43 = 278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.31x = 1,341.43 × 278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.31x = 373,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,005.71/894.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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