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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.80, 1,340.46 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.80, 1,340.46 and 601.13 is: 901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.80 : 1,340.46 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.80/1,340.46 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.80x = 1,340.46 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.80x = 805,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,794.07/893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.54

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