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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,344.03 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,344.03 and 434.52 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,344.03 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,344.03 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,344.03 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 584,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,007.92/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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