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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.73, 1,343.50 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.73, 1,343.50 and 433.13 is: 649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.73 : 1,343.50 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.73/1,343.50 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.73x = 1,343.50 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.73x = 581,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,902.35/895.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.64

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