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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,341.86 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,341.86 and 245.25 is: 367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,341.86 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,341.86 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,341.86 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 329,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,089.94/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.83

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