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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,237.10 and 796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,237.10 and 796.25 is: 1,100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,237.10 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,237.10 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,237.10 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 985,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,030.71/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.14

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