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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,342.86 and 676.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,342.86 and 676.41 is: 1,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,342.86 = 676.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,342.86 = 676.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,342.86 × 676.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 908,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,323.93/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.76

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