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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,234.10 and 615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,234.10 and 615.13 is: 847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,234.10 = 615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,234.10 = 615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,234.10 × 615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 759,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,130.39/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.82

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