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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,340.36 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,340.36 and 606.20 is: 907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,340.36 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,340.36 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,340.36 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 812,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,526.23/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.57

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