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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,342.07 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,342.07 and 245.42 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,342.07 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,342.07 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,342.07 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 329,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,370.82/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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