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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,343.46 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,343.46 and 402.52 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,343.46 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,343.46 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,343.46 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 540,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,769.52/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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