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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.76, 1,343.22 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.76, 1,343.22 and 408.56 is: 612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.76 : 1,343.22 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.76/1,343.22 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.76x = 1,343.22 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.76x = 548,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,785.96/895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.65

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