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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.27, 1,235.73 and 629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.27, 1,235.73 and 629.78 is: 869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.27 : 1,235.73 = 629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.27/1,235.73 = 629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.27x = 1,235.73 × 629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.27x = 778,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,238.04/895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.28

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