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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,237.13 and 772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,237.13 and 772.97 is: 1,067.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,237.13 = 772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,237.13 = 772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,237.13 × 772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 956,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,264.38/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.27

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