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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.63, 1,345.22 and 605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.63, 1,345.22 and 605.30 is: 908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.63 : 1,345.22 = 605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.63/1,345.22 = 605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.63x = 1,345.22 × 605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.63x = 814,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,266.54/896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.14

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