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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,341.21 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,341.21 and 663.56 is: 994.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,341.21 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,341.21 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,341.21 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 889,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,973.31/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.34

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