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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.49, 1,344.33 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.49, 1,344.33 and 505.77 is: 759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.49 : 1,344.33 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.49/1,344.33 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.49x = 1,344.33 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.49x = 679,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,920.49/895.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.27

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