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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,343.44 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,343.44 and 433.50 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,343.44 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,343.44 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,343.44 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 582,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,381.86/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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