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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,342.53 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,342.53 and 605.94 is: 908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,342.53 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,342.53 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,342.53 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 813,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,492.63/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.54

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