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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,231.65 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,231.65 and 764.52 is: 1,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,231.65 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,231.65 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,231.65 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 941,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,621.06/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.22

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