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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,342.77 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,342.77 and 395.33 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,342.77 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,342.77 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,342.77 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 530,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,830.55/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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