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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,341.18 and 529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,341.18 and 529.97 is: 793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,341.18 = 529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,341.18 = 529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,341.18 × 529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 710,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,778.46/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.83

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