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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,343.22 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,343.22 and 432.96 is: 649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,343.22 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,343.22 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,343.22 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 581,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,560.53/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.64

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