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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.27, 1,343.42 and 530.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.27, 1,343.42 and 530.77 is: 796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.27 : 1,343.42 = 530.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.27/1,343.42 = 530.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.27x = 1,343.42 × 530.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.27x = 713,047.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,047.03/895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.46

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