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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.94, 1,233.03 and 757.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.94, 1,233.03 and 757.87 is: 1,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.94 : 1,233.03 = 757.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.94/1,233.03 = 757.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.94x = 1,233.03 × 757.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.94x = 934,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,480.83/895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.01

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