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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,237.52 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,237.52 and 808.08 is: 1,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,237.52 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,237.52 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,237.52 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 1,000,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,015.16/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.64

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