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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.03, 1,237.20 and 746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.03, 1,237.20 and 746.80 is: 1,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.03 : 1,237.20 = 746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.03/1,237.20 = 746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.03x = 1,237.20 × 746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.03x = 923,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,940.96/895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.30

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