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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.97, 1,342.50 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.97, 1,342.50 and 278.67 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.97 : 1,342.50 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.97/1,342.50 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.97x = 1,342.50 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.97x = 374,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,107.76/894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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