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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,341.48 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,341.48 and 278.12 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,341.48 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,341.48 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,341.48 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 373,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,092.42/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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