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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.65, 1,343.67 and 433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.65, 1,343.67 and 433.95 is: 651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.65 : 1,343.67 = 433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.65/1,343.67 = 433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.65x = 1,343.67 × 433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.65x = 583,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,085.60/895.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.02

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