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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,234.24 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,234.24 and 563.12 is: 776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,234.24 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,234.24 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,234.24 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 695,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,025.23/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.50

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