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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,234.32 and 673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,234.32 and 673.44 is: 928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,234.32 = 673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,234.32 = 673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,234.32 × 673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 831,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,240.46/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.55

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