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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.93, 1,344.27 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.93, 1,344.27 and 549.27 is: 824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.93 : 1,344.27 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.93/1,344.27 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.93x = 1,344.27 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.93x = 738,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,367.18/895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.13

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