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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.78, 1,340.74 and 863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.78, 1,340.74 and 863.67 is: 1,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.78 : 1,340.74 = 863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.78/1,340.74 = 863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.78x = 1,340.74 × 863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.78x = 1,157,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,956.92/895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.68

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