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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.40, 1,344.70 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.40, 1,344.70 and 652.20 is: 979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.40 : 1,344.70 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.40/1,344.70 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.40x = 1,344.70 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.40x = 877,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,013.34/895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.47

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