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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,341.96 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,341.96 and 374.56 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,341.96 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,341.96 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,341.96 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 502,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,644.54/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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