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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,343.01 and 740.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,343.01 and 740.38 is: 1,110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,343.01 = 740.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,343.01 = 740.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,343.01 × 740.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 994,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,337.74/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.79

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