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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,343.88 and 603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,343.88 and 603.74 is: 905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,343.88 = 603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,343.88 = 603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,343.88 × 603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 811,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,347.39/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.27

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