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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.95, 1,341.38 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.95, 1,341.38 and 587.13 is: 879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.95 : 1,341.38 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.95/1,341.38 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.95x = 1,341.38 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.95x = 787,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,561.50/895.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.02

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