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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,342.08 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,342.08 and 605.25 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,342.08 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,342.08 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,342.08 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 812,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,293.92/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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