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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.87, 1,342.55 and 712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.87, 1,342.55 and 712.45 is: 1,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.87 : 1,342.55 = 712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.87/1,342.55 = 712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.87x = 1,342.55 × 712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.87x = 956,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,496.19/895.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.67

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