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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,343.28 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,343.28 and 602.64 is: 904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,343.28 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,343.28 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,343.28 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 809,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,514.26/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.28

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