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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.55, 1,343.88 and 827.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.55, 1,343.88 and 827.91 is: 1,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.55 : 1,343.88 = 827.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.55/1,343.88 = 827.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.55x = 1,343.88 × 827.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.55x = 1,112,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,611.69/895.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.39

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