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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,234.27 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,234.27 and 615.15 is: 848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,234.27 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,234.27 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,234.27 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 759,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,261.19/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.01

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