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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,233.99 and 628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,233.99 and 628.74 is: 866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,233.99 = 628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,233.99 = 628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,233.99 × 628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 775,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,858.87/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.75

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