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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.43, 1,341.93 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.43, 1,341.93 and 401.25 is: 602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.43 : 1,341.93 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.43/1,341.93 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.43x = 1,341.93 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.43x = 538,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,447.91/894.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.00

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