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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,342.50 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,342.50 and 245.76 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,342.50 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,342.50 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,342.50 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 329,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,932.80/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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