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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.71, 1,332.72 and 873.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.71, 1,332.72 and 873.39 is: 1,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.71 : 1,332.72 = 873.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.71/1,332.72 = 873.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.71x = 1,332.72 × 873.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.71x = 1,163,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,977.66/895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.51

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