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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.42, 1,340.38 and 571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.42, 1,340.38 and 571.02 is: 854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.42 : 1,340.38 = 571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.42/1,340.38 = 571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.42x = 1,340.38 × 571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.42x = 765,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,383.79/895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.78

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