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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,343.41 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,343.41 and 456.53 is: 684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,343.41 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,343.41 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,343.41 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 613,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,306.97/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.69

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