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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.82, 1,341 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.82, 1,341 and 602.49 is: 903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.82 : 1,341 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.82/1,341 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.82x = 1,341 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.82x = 807,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,939.09/893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.92

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