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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,341.77 and 797.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,341.77 and 797.73 is: 1,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,341.77 = 797.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,341.77 = 797.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,341.77 × 797.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 1,070,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,366.19/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.49

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