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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,343.28 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,343.28 and 433.38 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,343.28 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,343.28 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,343.28 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 582,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,157.35/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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