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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,344.36 and 606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,344.36 and 606.78 is: 910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,344.36 = 606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,344.36 = 606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,344.36 × 606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 815,730.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,730.76/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.50

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