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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,333.88 and 865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,333.88 and 865.75 is: 1,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,333.88 = 865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,333.88 = 865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,333.88 × 865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 1,154,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,806.61/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.13

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