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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,234.07 and 614.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,234.07 and 614.99 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,234.07 = 614.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,234.07 = 614.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,234.07 × 614.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 758,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,943.03/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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