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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,235.58 and 673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,235.58 and 673.84 is: 930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,235.58 = 673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,235.58 = 673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,235.58 × 673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 832,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,583.23/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.01

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