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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.61, 1,341.20 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.61, 1,341.20 and 375.02 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.61 : 1,341.20 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.61/1,341.20 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.61x = 1,341.20 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.61x = 502,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,971.06/894.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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