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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,236.48 and 674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,236.48 and 674 is: 931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,236.48 = 674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,236.48 = 674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,236.48 × 674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 833,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,387.52/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.12

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