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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.35, 1,336.47 and 829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.35, 1,336.47 and 829.39 is: 1,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.35 : 1,336.47 = 829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.35/1,336.47 = 829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.35x = 1,336.47 × 829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.35x = 1,108,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,463.54/895.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.03

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