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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.62, 1,343.62 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.62, 1,343.62 and 433.72 is: 650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.62 : 1,343.62 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.62/1,343.62 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.62x = 1,343.62 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.62x = 582,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,754.87/895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.67

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