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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.51, 1,341.54 and 524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.51, 1,341.54 and 524.38 is: 785.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.51 : 1,341.54 = 524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.51/1,341.54 = 524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.51x = 1,341.54 × 524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.51x = 703,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,476.75/895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.56

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