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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.06, 1,236.10 and 673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.06, 1,236.10 and 673.66 is: 930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.06 : 1,236.10 = 673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.06/1,236.10 = 673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.06x = 1,236.10 × 673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.06x = 832,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,711.13/895.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.34

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