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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.59, 1,344.06 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.59, 1,344.06 and 433.64 is: 650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.59 : 1,344.06 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.59/1,344.06 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.59x = 1,344.06 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.59x = 582,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,831.46/895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.78

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