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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.02, 1,342.04 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.02, 1,342.04 and 431.90 is: 647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.02 : 1,342.04 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.02/1,342.04 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.02x = 1,342.04 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.02x = 579,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,627.08/895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.61

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