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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.72, 1,234.98 and 673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.72, 1,234.98 and 673.72 is: 928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.72 : 1,234.98 = 673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.72/1,234.98 = 673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.72x = 1,234.98 × 673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.72x = 832,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,030.73/895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.90

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