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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.87, 1,343.99 and 433.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.87, 1,343.99 and 433.97 is: 651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.87 : 1,343.99 = 433.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.87/1,343.99 = 433.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.87x = 1,343.99 × 433.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.87x = 583,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,251.34/895.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.04

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