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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.42, 1,234.47 and 632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.42, 1,234.47 and 632.98 is: 872.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.42 : 1,234.47 = 632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.42/1,234.47 = 632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.42x = 1,234.47 × 632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.42x = 781,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,394.82/895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.66

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