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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.77, 1,342.83 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.77, 1,342.83 and 505.74 is: 758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.77 : 1,342.83 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.77/1,342.83 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.77x = 1,342.83 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.77x = 679,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,122.84/895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.14

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