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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,234.89 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,234.89 and 672 is: 926.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,234.89 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,234.89 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,234.89 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 829,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,846.08/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.44

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