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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,342 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,342 and 374.88 is: 562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,342 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,342 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,342 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 503,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,088.96/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.39

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