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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,236.39 and 674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,236.39 and 674.44 is: 930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,236.39 = 674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,236.39 = 674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,236.39 × 674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 833,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,870.87/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.83

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