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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,343.67 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,343.67 and 602.02 is: 903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,343.67 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,343.67 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,343.67 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 808,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,916.21/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.57

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