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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.36, 1,341.31 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.36, 1,341.31 and 601.70 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.36 : 1,341.31 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.36/1,341.31 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.36x = 1,341.31 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.36x = 807,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,059.14/894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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