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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,235.86 and 647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,235.86 and 647.38 is: 893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,235.86 = 647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,235.86 = 647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,235.86 × 647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 800,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,071.05/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.26

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