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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,345.92 and 603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,345.92 and 603.25 is: 905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,345.92 = 603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,345.92 = 603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,345.92 × 603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 811,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,920.61/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.48

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