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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,345.39 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,345.39 and 604.42 is: 906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,345.39 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,345.39 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,345.39 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 813,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,175.75/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.47

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