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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,234.26 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,234.26 and 662.28 is: 912.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,234.26 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,234.26 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,234.26 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 817,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,425.71/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.75

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