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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,234.03 and 671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,234.03 and 671.36 is: 925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,234.03 = 671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,234.03 = 671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,234.03 × 671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 828,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,478.38/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.57

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