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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.77, 1,343.16 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.77, 1,343.16 and 433.17 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.77 : 1,343.16 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.77/1,343.16 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.77x = 1,343.16 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.77x = 581,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,816.62/895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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