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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,237.20 and 674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,237.20 and 674.08 is: 931.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,237.20 = 674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,237.20 = 674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,237.20 × 674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 833,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,971.78/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.60

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