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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,341.05 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,341.05 and 600.50 is: 901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,341.05 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,341.05 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,341.05 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 805,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,300.53/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.07

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