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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,341.69 and 531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,341.69 and 531.04 is: 795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,341.69 = 531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,341.69 = 531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,341.69 × 531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 712,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,491.06/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.20

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