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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895, 1,235.58 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895, 1,235.58 and 698.04 is: 963.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,235.58 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,235.58 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,235.58 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 862,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,484.26/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.67

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