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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.86, 1,342.31 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.86, 1,342.31 and 374.87 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.86 : 1,342.31 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.86/1,342.31 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.86x = 1,342.31 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.86x = 503,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,193.23/894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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