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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,235.15 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,235.15 and 601.01 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,235.15 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,235.15 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,235.15 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 742,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,328.32/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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