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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.51, 1,341.50 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.51, 1,341.50 and 374.67 is: 561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.51 : 1,341.50 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.51/1,341.50 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.51x = 1,341.50 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.51x = 502,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,617.93/894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.89

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