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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,344.78 and 842.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,344.78 and 842.28 is: 1,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,344.78 = 842.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,344.78 = 842.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,344.78 × 842.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 1,132,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,681.30/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.52

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