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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,237.52 and 755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,237.52 and 755.84 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,237.52 = 755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,237.52 = 755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,237.52 × 755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 935,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,367.12/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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