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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,343.83 and 605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,343.83 and 605.33 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,343.83 = 605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,343.83 = 605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,343.83 × 605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 813,460.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,460.61/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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