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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,234.52 and 720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,234.52 and 720.56 is: 992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,234.52 = 720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,234.52 = 720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,234.52 × 720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 889,545.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,545.73/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.89

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