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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.44, 1,344.36 and 866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.44, 1,344.36 and 866.28 is: 1,300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.44 : 1,344.36 = 866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.44/1,344.36 = 866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.44x = 1,344.36 × 866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.44x = 1,164,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,592.18/895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.58

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