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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,339.89 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,339.89 and 605.26 is: 906.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,339.89 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,339.89 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,339.89 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 810,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,981.82/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.43

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