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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,341.83 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,341.83 and 245.29 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,341.83 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,341.83 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,341.83 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 329,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,137.48/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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