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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.51, 1,234.52 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.51, 1,234.52 and 659.04 is: 908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.51 : 1,234.52 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.51/1,234.52 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.51x = 1,234.52 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.51x = 813,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,598.06/895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.53

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