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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,343.68 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,343.68 and 530.40 is: 796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,343.68 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,343.68 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,343.68 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 712,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,687.87/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.01

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