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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,340.96 and 709.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,340.96 and 709.00 is: 1,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,340.96 = 709.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,340.96 = 709.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,340.96 × 709.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 950,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,733.74/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.11

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