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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,233.93 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,233.93 and 629.24 is: 867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,233.93 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,233.93 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,233.93 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 776,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,434.30/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.21

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