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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.32, 1,341.59 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.32, 1,341.59 and 374.67 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.32 : 1,341.59 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.32/1,341.59 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.32x = 1,341.59 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.32x = 502,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,651.65/894.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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