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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,343.22 and 586.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,343.22 and 586.79 is: 880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,343.22 = 586.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,343.22 = 586.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,343.22 × 586.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 788,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,188.06/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.62

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