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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,236.39 and 674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,236.39 and 674.66 is: 931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,236.39 = 674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,236.39 = 674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,236.39 × 674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 834,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,142.88/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.32

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