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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,343.30 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,343.30 and 401.55 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,343.30 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,343.30 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,343.30 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 539,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,400.11/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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