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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,350.54 and 838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,350.54 and 838.35 is: 1,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,350.54 = 838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,350.54 = 838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,350.54 × 838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 1,132,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,225.21/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.84

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