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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.63, 1,341.49 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.63, 1,341.49 and 374.49 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.63 : 1,341.49 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.63/1,341.49 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.63x = 1,341.49 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.63x = 502,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,374.59/894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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