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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.46, 1,341.97 and 805.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.46, 1,341.97 and 805.55 is: 1,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.46 : 1,341.97 = 805.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.46/1,341.97 = 805.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.46x = 1,341.97 × 805.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.46x = 1,081,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,015.21/895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.22

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