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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,234.50 and 633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,234.50 and 633.16 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,234.50 = 633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,234.50 = 633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,234.50 × 633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 781,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,636.02/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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