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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.83, 1,292.98 and 895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.83, 1,292.98 and 895.31 is: 1,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.83 : 1,292.98 = 895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.83/1,292.98 = 895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.83x = 1,292.98 × 895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.83x = 1,157,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,615.75/936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.67

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