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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.73, 1,344.42 and 892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.73, 1,344.42 and 892.44 is: 1,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.73 : 1,344.42 = 892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.73/1,344.42 = 892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.73x = 1,344.42 × 892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.73x = 1,199,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,814.18/895.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.49

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