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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.28, 1,232.32 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.28, 1,232.32 and 632.88 is: 871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.28 : 1,232.32 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.28/1,232.32 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.28x = 1,232.32 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.28x = 779,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,910.68/895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.14

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