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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,235.64 and 659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,235.64 and 659.76 is: 909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,235.64 = 659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,235.64 = 659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,235.64 × 659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 815,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,225.85/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.97

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