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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,337.77 and 671.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,337.77 and 671.43 is: 1,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,337.77 = 671.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,337.77 = 671.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,337.77 × 671.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 898,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,218.91/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.31

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