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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.12, 1,341.16 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.12, 1,341.16 and 433.11 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.12 : 1,341.16 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.12/1,341.16 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.12x = 1,341.16 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.12x = 580,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,867.64/895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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