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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,343.52 and 652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,343.52 and 652.64 is: 979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,343.52 = 652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,343.52 = 652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,343.52 × 652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 876,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,834.89/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.48

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