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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,235.97 and 633.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,235.97 and 633.57 is: 874.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,235.97 = 633.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,235.97 = 633.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,235.97 × 633.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 783,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,073.51/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.48

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