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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,340.42 and 665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,340.42 and 665.30 is: 995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,340.42 = 665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,340.42 = 665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,340.42 × 665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 891,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,781.43/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.98

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