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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.96, 1,344.25 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.96, 1,344.25 and 566.52 is: 849.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.96 : 1,344.25 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.96/1,344.25 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.96x = 1,344.25 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.96x = 761,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,544.51/895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.98

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