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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,341.09 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,341.09 and 374.76 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,341.09 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,341.09 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,341.09 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 502,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,586.89/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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