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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.73, 1,341.85 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.73, 1,341.85 and 504.54 is: 755.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.73 : 1,341.85 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.73/1,341.85 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.73x = 1,341.85 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.73x = 677,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,010.29/895.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.82

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