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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,340.37 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,340.37 and 606.18 is: 907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,340.37 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,340.37 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,340.37 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 812,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,505.49/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.56

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