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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,342.23 and 606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,342.23 and 606.58 is: 907.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.74 : 1,342.23 = 606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.74/1,342.23 = 606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.74x = 1,342.23 × 606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.74x = 814,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,169.87/896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.92

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