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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,343.52 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,343.52 and 510.84 is: 766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,343.52 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,343.52 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,343.52 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 686,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,323.76/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.26

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