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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.45, 1,341.72 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.45, 1,341.72 and 245.16 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.45 : 1,341.72 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.45/1,341.72 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.45x = 1,341.72 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.45x = 328,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,936.08/894.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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