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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,344.20 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,344.20 and 433.55 is: 650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,344.20 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,344.20 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,344.20 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 582,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,779.10/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.67

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