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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.05, 1,343.04 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.05, 1,343.04 and 530.55 is: 796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.05 : 1,343.04 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.05/1,343.04 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.05x = 1,343.04 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.05x = 712,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,549.87/895.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.10

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