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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,341.38 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,341.38 and 602.74 is: 904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,341.38 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,341.38 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,341.38 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 808,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,503.38/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.30

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