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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,340.73 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,340.73 and 764.46 is: 1,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,340.73 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,340.73 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,340.73 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 1,024,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,934.46/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.31

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