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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,342.56 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,342.56 and 702.96 is: 1,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,342.56 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,342.56 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,342.56 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 943,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,765.98/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.40

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