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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,341.27 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,341.27 and 529.47 is: 793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,341.27 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,341.27 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,341.27 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 710,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,162.23/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.39

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