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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.57, 1,236.15 and 630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.57, 1,236.15 and 630.09 is: 869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.57 : 1,236.15 = 630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.57/1,236.15 = 630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.57x = 1,236.15 × 630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.57x = 778,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,885.75/895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.71

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