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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,341.44 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,341.44 and 375.04 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,341.44 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,341.44 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,341.44 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 503,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,093.66/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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