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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.73, 1,346.01 and 603.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.73, 1,346.01 and 603.31 is: 905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.73 : 1,346.01 = 603.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.73/1,346.01 = 603.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.73x = 1,346.01 × 603.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.73x = 812,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,061.29/896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.58

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