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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,344.38 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,344.38 and 875.30 is: 1,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,344.38 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,344.38 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,344.38 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 1,176,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,724.72/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.63

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