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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,342.08 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,342.08 and 603.11 is: 905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,342.08 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,342.08 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,342.08 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 809,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,415.16/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.65

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