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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,345.66 and 531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,345.66 and 531.38 is: 798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,345.66 = 531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,345.66 = 531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,345.66 × 531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 715,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,058.85/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.16

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