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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.57, 1,341.61 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.57, 1,341.61 and 617.27 is: 924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.57 : 1,341.61 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.57/1,341.61 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.57x = 1,341.61 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.57x = 828,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,125.81/895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.69

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