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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.49, 1,341.77 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.49, 1,341.77 and 374.42 is: 561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.49 : 1,341.77 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.49/1,341.77 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.49x = 1,341.77 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.49x = 502,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,387.01/894.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.64

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