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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.44, 1,339.82 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.44, 1,339.82 and 775.16 is: 1,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.44 : 1,339.82 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.44/1,339.82 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.44x = 1,339.82 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.44x = 1,038,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,574.87/895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.85

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