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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.25, 1,342.87 and 401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.25, 1,342.87 and 401.53 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.25 : 1,342.87 = 401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.25/1,342.87 = 401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.25x = 1,342.87 × 401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.25x = 539,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,200.75/895.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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