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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.85, 1,342.17 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.85, 1,342.17 and 245.63 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.85 : 1,342.17 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.85/1,342.17 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.85x = 1,342.17 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.85x = 329,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,680.57/894.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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