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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,339.32 and 604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,339.32 and 604.90 is: 905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,339.32 = 604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,339.32 = 604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,339.32 × 604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 810,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,154.67/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.87

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