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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.32, 1,340.25 and 601.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.32, 1,340.25 and 601.99 is: 903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.32 : 1,340.25 = 601.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.32/1,340.25 = 601.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.32x = 1,340.25 × 601.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.32x = 806,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,817.10/893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.17

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