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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,464.32 and 895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,464.32 and 895.71 is: 1,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,464.32 = 895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,464.32 = 895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,464.32 × 895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 1,311,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,606.07/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.00

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