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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.49, 1,340.94 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.49, 1,340.94 and 530.54 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.49 : 1,340.94 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.49/1,340.94 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.49x = 1,340.94 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.49x = 711,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,422.31/895.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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