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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.05, 1,343.01 and 505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.05, 1,343.01 and 505.47 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.05 : 1,343.01 = 505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.05/1,343.01 = 505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.05x = 1,343.01 × 505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.05x = 678,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,851.26/895.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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