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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,342.15 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,342.15 and 529.90 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,342.15 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,342.15 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,342.15 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 711,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,205.29/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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