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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,338.12 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,338.12 and 604.80 is: 905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,338.12 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,338.12 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,338.12 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 809,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,294.98/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.01

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