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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,341.90 and 804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,341.90 and 804.08 is: 1,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,341.90 = 804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,341.90 = 804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,341.90 × 804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 1,078,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,994.95/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.12

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