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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.77, 1,341.95 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.77, 1,341.95 and 270.08 is: 405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.77 : 1,341.95 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.77/1,341.95 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.77x = 1,341.95 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.77x = 362,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,425.80/894.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.05

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