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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.95, 1,342.52 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.95, 1,342.52 and 245.69 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.95 : 1,342.52 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.95/1,342.52 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.95x = 1,342.52 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.95x = 329,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,843.74/894.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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