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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.58, 1,341.87 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.58, 1,341.87 and 278.37 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.58 : 1,341.87 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.58/1,341.87 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.58x = 1,341.87 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.58x = 373,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,536.35/894.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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