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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,341.95 and 426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,341.95 and 426.33 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,341.95 = 426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,341.95 = 426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,341.95 × 426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 572,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,113.81/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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