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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.36, 1,342.81 and 602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.36, 1,342.81 and 602.70 is: 903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.36 : 1,342.81 = 602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.36/1,342.81 = 602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.36x = 1,342.81 × 602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.36x = 809,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,311.59/895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.90

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