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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,342.76 and 665.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,342.76 and 665.74 is: 997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,342.76 = 665.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,342.76 = 665.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,342.76 × 665.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 893,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,929.04/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.70

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