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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.40, 1,341.51 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.40, 1,341.51 and 374.08 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.40 : 1,341.51 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.40/1,341.51 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.40x = 1,341.51 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.40x = 501,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,832.06/894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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