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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,343.57 and 601.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,343.57 and 601.69 is: 903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,343.57 = 601.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,343.57 = 601.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,343.57 × 601.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 808,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,407.42/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.14

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