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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.60, 1,235.48 and 674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.60, 1,235.48 and 674.85 is: 930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.60 : 1,235.48 = 674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.60/1,235.48 = 674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.60x = 1,235.48 × 674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.60x = 833,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,760.30/895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.95

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