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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.70, 1,344.03 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.70, 1,344.03 and 603.14 is: 905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.70 : 1,344.03 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.70/1,344.03 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.70x = 1,344.03 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.70x = 810,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,638.25/895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.03

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