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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,338.48 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,338.48 and 604.08 is: 904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,338.48 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,338.48 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,338.48 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 808,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,549.00/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.17

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