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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.57, 1,342.37 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.57, 1,342.37 and 374.58 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.57 : 1,342.37 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.57/1,342.37 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.57x = 1,342.37 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.57x = 502,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,823.08/894.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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