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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.79, 1,342.33 and 664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.79, 1,342.33 and 664.31 is: 995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.79 : 1,342.33 = 664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.79/1,342.33 = 664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.79x = 1,342.33 × 664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.79x = 891,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,723.24/895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.46

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