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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.44, 1,234.53 and 737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.44, 1,234.53 and 737.49 is: 1,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.44 : 1,234.53 = 737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.44/1,234.53 = 737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.44x = 1,234.53 × 737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.44x = 910,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,453.53/895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.77

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