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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.51, 1,342.03 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.51, 1,342.03 and 603.18 is: 904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.51 : 1,342.03 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.51/1,342.03 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.51x = 1,342.03 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.51x = 809,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,485.66/894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.95

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