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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,345.08 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,345.08 and 605.11 is: 908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,345.08 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,345.08 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,345.08 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 813,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,921.36/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.66

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