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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.53, 1,336.33 and 803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.53, 1,336.33 and 803.60 is: 1,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.53 : 1,336.33 = 803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.53/1,336.33 = 803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.53x = 1,336.33 × 803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.53x = 1,073,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,866.10/895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.14

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