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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,344.48 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,344.48 and 603.72 is: 906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,344.48 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,344.48 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,344.48 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 811,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,689.47/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.59

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