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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,343.99 and 723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,343.99 and 723.63 is: 1,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,343.99 = 723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,343.99 = 723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,343.99 × 723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 972,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,558.33/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.61

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