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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.64, 1,340.22 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.64, 1,340.22 and 529.16 is: 791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.64 : 1,340.22 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.64/1,340.22 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.64x = 1,340.22 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.64x = 709,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,190.82/895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.83

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