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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.12, 1,341.42 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.12, 1,341.42 and 711.70 is: 1,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.12 : 1,341.42 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.12/1,341.42 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.12x = 1,341.42 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.12x = 954,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,688.61/895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.55

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