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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,341.10 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,341.10 and 504.04 is: 755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,341.10 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,341.10 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,341.10 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 675,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,961.34/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.07

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