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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.61, 1,341.91 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.61, 1,341.91 and 278.32 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.61 : 1,341.91 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.61/1,341.91 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.61x = 1,341.91 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.61x = 373,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,474.63/894.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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