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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.89, 1,235.04 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.89, 1,235.04 and 629.52 is: 867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.89 : 1,235.04 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.89/1,235.04 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.89x = 1,235.04 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.89x = 777,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,482.38/895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.83

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