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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,237.88 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,237.88 and 718.57 is: 992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,237.88 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,237.88 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,237.88 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 889,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,506.78/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.91

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