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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.38, 1,344.07 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.38, 1,344.07 and 603.86 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.38 : 1,344.07 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.38/1,344.07 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.38x = 1,344.07 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.38x = 811,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,627.09/896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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