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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.41, 1,342.30 and 664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.41, 1,342.30 and 664.02 is: 995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.41 : 1,342.30 = 664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.41/1,342.30 = 664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.41x = 1,342.30 × 664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.41x = 891,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,314.05/895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.43

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