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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.06, 1,235.24 and 673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.06, 1,235.24 and 673.62 is: 929.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.06 : 1,235.24 = 673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.06/1,235.24 = 673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.06x = 1,235.24 × 673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.06x = 832,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,082.37/895.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.64

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