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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.63, 1,235.51 and 671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.63, 1,235.51 and 671.13 is: 925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.63 : 1,235.51 = 671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.63/1,235.51 = 671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.63x = 1,235.51 × 671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.63x = 829,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,185.40/895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.81

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