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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,349.08 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,349.08 and 794.08 is: 1,195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,349.08 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,349.08 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,349.08 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 1,071,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,277.45/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.84

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