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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.69, 1,341.99 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.69, 1,341.99 and 278.35 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.69 : 1,341.99 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.69/1,341.99 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.69x = 1,341.99 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.69x = 373,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,534.81/894.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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