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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,344.85 and 677.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,344.85 and 677.21 is: 1,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,344.85 = 677.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,344.85 = 677.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,344.85 × 677.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 910,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,748.83/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.56

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