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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.73, 1,342.22 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.73, 1,342.22 and 278.48 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.73 : 1,342.22 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.73/1,342.22 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.73x = 1,342.22 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.73x = 373,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,781.43/894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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