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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.36, 1,341.54 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.36, 1,341.54 and 374.73 is: 562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.36 : 1,341.54 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.36/1,341.54 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.36x = 1,341.54 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.36x = 502,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,715.28/894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.10

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