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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.95, 1,343.04 and 604.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.95, 1,343.04 and 604.00 is: 904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.95 : 1,343.04 = 604.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.95/1,343.04 = 604.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.95x = 1,343.04 × 604.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.95x = 811,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,192.80/896.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.39

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