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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.50, 1,341.61 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.50, 1,341.61 and 278.22 is: 417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.50 : 1,341.61 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.50/1,341.61 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.50x = 1,341.61 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.50x = 373,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,262.73/894.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.29

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