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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,340.28 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,340.28 and 604.44 is: 906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,340.28 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,340.28 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,340.28 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 810,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,118.84/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.29

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