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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,340.38 and 812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,340.38 and 812.52 is: 1,216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,340.38 = 812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,340.38 = 812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,340.38 × 812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 1,089,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,085.56/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.09

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