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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.93, 1,342.62 and 700.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.93, 1,342.62 and 700.03 is: 1,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.93 : 1,342.62 = 700.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.93/1,342.62 = 700.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.93x = 1,342.62 × 700.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.93x = 939,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,874.28/895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.05

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