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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.60, 1,342.31 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.60, 1,342.31 and 374.99 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.60 : 1,342.31 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.60/1,342.31 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.60x = 1,342.31 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.60x = 503,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,344.24/894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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