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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.77, 1,341.72 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.77, 1,341.72 and 278.48 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.77 : 1,341.72 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.77/1,341.72 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.77x = 1,341.72 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.77x = 373,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,642.19/894.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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