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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,235.64 and 673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,235.64 and 673.92 is: 930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,235.64 = 673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,235.64 = 673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,235.64 × 673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 832,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,722.51/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.02

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