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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,340.64 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,340.64 and 605.76 is: 907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,340.64 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,340.64 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,340.64 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 812,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,106.09/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.18

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