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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.66, 1,341.99 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.66, 1,341.99 and 381.66 is: 572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.66 : 1,341.99 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.66/1,341.99 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.66x = 1,341.99 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.66x = 512,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,183.90/894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.49

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