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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.50, 1,340.79 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.50, 1,340.79 and 374.37 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.50 : 1,340.79 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.50/1,340.79 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.50x = 1,340.79 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.50x = 501,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,951.55/894.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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