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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.45, 1,342.05 and 374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.45, 1,342.05 and 374.57 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.45 : 1,342.05 = 374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.45/1,342.05 = 374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.45x = 1,342.05 × 374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.45x = 502,691.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,691.67/894.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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