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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,343.49 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,343.49 and 603.84 is: 905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,343.49 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,343.49 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,343.49 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 811,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,253.00/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.41

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