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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.52, 1,266.50 and 895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.52, 1,266.50 and 895.60 is: 1,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.52 : 1,266.50 = 895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.52/1,266.50 = 895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.52x = 1,266.50 × 895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.52x = 1,134,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,277.40/921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.88

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