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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,342.04 and 505.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,342.04 and 505.85 is: 758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,342.04 = 505.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,342.04 = 505.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,342.04 × 505.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 678,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,861.69/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.35

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