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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.44, 1,341.63 and 700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.44, 1,341.63 and 700.38 is: 1,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.44 : 1,341.63 = 700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.44/1,341.63 = 700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.44x = 1,341.63 × 700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.44x = 939,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,650.82/895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.37

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