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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,343.88 and 586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,343.88 and 586.68 is: 880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,343.88 = 586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,343.88 = 586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,343.88 × 586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 788,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,427.52/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.37

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