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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,343.27 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,343.27 and 433.38 is: 650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,343.27 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,343.27 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,343.27 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 582,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,145.27/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.26

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