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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.99, 1,342.56 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.99, 1,342.56 and 245.76 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.99 : 1,342.56 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.99/1,342.56 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.99x = 1,342.56 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.99x = 329,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,947.55/894.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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