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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,237.17 and 674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,237.17 and 674.48 is: 931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,237.17 = 674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,237.17 = 674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,237.17 × 674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 834,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,445.08/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.39

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