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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.53, 1,343.05 and 270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.53, 1,343.05 and 270.89 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.53 : 1,343.05 = 270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.53/1,343.05 = 270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.53x = 1,343.05 × 270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.53x = 363,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,822.17/895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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