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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,342.11 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,342.11 and 433.02 is: 649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,342.11 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,342.11 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,342.11 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 581,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,160.47/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.24

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