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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.80, 1,341.96 and 602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.80, 1,341.96 and 602.13 is: 903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.80 : 1,341.96 = 602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.80/1,341.96 = 602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.80x = 1,341.96 × 602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.80x = 808,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,034.37/894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.03

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