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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,235.52 and 580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,235.52 and 580.40 is: 801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,235.52 = 580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,235.52 = 580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,235.52 × 580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 717,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,095.81/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.19

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