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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,235.34 and 615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,235.34 and 615.30 is: 848.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,235.34 = 615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,235.34 = 615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,235.34 × 615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 760,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,104.70/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.41

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