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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,342.02 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,342.02 and 432.78 is: 648.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,342.02 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,342.02 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,342.02 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 580,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,799.42/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.73

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