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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,344.03 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,344.03 and 651.60 is: 978.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,344.03 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,344.03 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,344.03 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 875,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,769.95/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.26

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