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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.35, 1,341.65 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.35, 1,341.65 and 277.94 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.35 : 1,341.65 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.35/1,341.65 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.35x = 1,341.65 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.35x = 372,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,902.25/894.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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