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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,341.56 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,341.56 and 278.26 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,341.56 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,341.56 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,341.56 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 373,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,299.83/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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