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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,341.66 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,341.66 and 570.80 is: 854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,341.66 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,341.66 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,341.66 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 765,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,819.53/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.82

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