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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,339.97 and 523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,339.97 and 523.71 is: 784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,339.97 = 523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,339.97 = 523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,339.97 × 523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 701,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,753.07/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.05

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