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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.55, 1,343.28 and 532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.55, 1,343.28 and 532.65 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.55 : 1,343.28 = 532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.55/1,343.28 = 532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.55x = 1,343.28 × 532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.55x = 715,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,495.43/895.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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