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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,235.16 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,235.16 and 633.48 is: 873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,235.16 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,235.16 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,235.16 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 782,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,449.16/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.35

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