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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.52, 1,341.34 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.52, 1,341.34 and 374.37 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.52 : 1,341.34 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.52/1,341.34 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.52x = 1,341.34 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.52x = 502,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,157.46/894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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