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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.72, 1,344.26 and 665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.72, 1,344.26 and 665.14 is: 998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.72 : 1,344.26 = 665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.72/1,344.26 = 665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.72x = 1,344.26 × 665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.72x = 894,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,121.10/895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.21

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