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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.60, 1,340.56 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.60, 1,340.56 and 674.92 is: 1,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.60 : 1,340.56 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.60/1,340.56 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.60x = 1,340.56 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.60x = 904,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,770.76/895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.24

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