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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,342.60 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,342.60 and 278.56 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,342.60 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,342.60 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,342.60 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 373,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,994.66/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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