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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,234.13 and 684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,234.13 and 684.95 is: 944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,234.13 = 684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,234.13 = 684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,234.13 × 684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 845,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,307.75/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.24

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