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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,341.82 and 547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,341.82 and 547.82 is: 820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,341.82 = 547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,341.82 = 547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,341.82 × 547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 735,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,075.83/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.80

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