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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,341.06 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,341.06 and 277.83 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,341.06 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,341.06 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,341.06 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 372,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,586.70/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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