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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.54, 1,236.18 and 633.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.54, 1,236.18 and 633.82 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.54 : 1,236.18 = 633.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.54/1,236.18 = 633.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.54x = 1,236.18 × 633.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.54x = 783,515.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,515.61/895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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