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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.62, 1,341.38 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.62, 1,341.38 and 606.26 is: 909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.62 : 1,341.38 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.62/1,341.38 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.62x = 1,341.38 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.62x = 813,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,225.04/894.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.02

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