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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,236.06 and 681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,236.06 and 681.96 is: 941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,236.06 = 681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,236.06 = 681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,236.06 × 681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 842,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,943.48/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.75

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