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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,342.83 and 739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,342.83 and 739.48 is: 1,109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,342.83 = 739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,342.83 = 739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,342.83 × 739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 992,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,995.93/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.39

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