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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,345.28 and 604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,345.28 and 604.06 is: 905.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,345.28 = 604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,345.28 = 604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,345.28 × 604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 812,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,623.45/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.65

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