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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.62, 1,342.06 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.62, 1,342.06 and 278.19 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.62 : 1,342.06 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.62/1,342.06 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.62x = 1,342.06 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.62x = 373,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,348.02/894.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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