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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,341.70 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,341.70 and 245.26 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,341.70 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,341.70 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,341.70 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 329,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,065.34/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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