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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.75, 1,343.10 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.75, 1,343.10 and 340.49 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.75 : 1,343.10 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.75/1,343.10 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.75x = 1,343.10 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.75x = 457,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,314.84/895.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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