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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,232.97 and 876.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,232.97 and 876.21 is: 1,206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,232.97 = 876.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,232.97 = 876.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,232.97 × 876.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 1,080,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,340.64/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.69

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