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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,238.09 and 756.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,238.09 and 756.54 is: 1,045.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,238.09 = 756.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,238.09 = 756.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,238.09 × 756.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 936,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,660.83/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.78

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