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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.76, 1,343.64 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.76, 1,343.64 and 511.04 is: 766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.76 : 1,343.64 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.76/1,343.64 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.76x = 1,343.64 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.76x = 686,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,653.79/895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.56

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